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Your EU shipping alternative solution ====================================================================================== Regain complete control of your EU shipping during the postal strikes (or international outage) with SAMOS – your go-to delivery alternative to the postal services for EU e-commerce ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS - [Regain complete control of your EU shipping during the postal strikes (or international outage) with SAMOS](#content-regain-complete-control-of-your-eu-shipping-during-the-postal-strikes-or-international-outage-with-samos) - [We clear and deliver EU parcels like no other parcel delivery company](#content-we-clear-and-deliver-eu-parcels-like-no-other-parcel-delivery-company) - [No customer doorstep charges such as VAT, duty and local admin charges](#content-no-customer-doorstep-charges-such-as-vat-duty-and-local-admin-charges) - [No need to understand all the confusing EU rules and regulations](#content-no-need-to-understand-all-the-confusing-eu-rules-and-regulations) - [We can ship food (and ingested items such as supplements etc) B2C to the EU](#content-we-can-ship-food-and-ingested-items-such-as-supplements-etc-b2c-to-the-eu) - [All-inclusive charges](#content-all-inclusive-charges) - [Automated shipping saving you time. Get connected](#content-automated-shipping-saving-you-time-get-connected) - [Want to know more?](#content-want-to-know-more) 14th December 2022 Updated 11 months ago Share this article - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on LinkedIn]() - Copy Link **[Start shipping with SAMOS](/start-shipping) | [Request a demo](/request-a-demo)** [\#](#content-regain-complete-control-of-your-eu-shipping-during-the-postal-strikes-or-international-outage-with-samos "Permalink")Regain complete control of your EU shipping during the postal strikes (or international outage) with SAMOS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **“It’s so good, I’m wondering why I used the UK postal services in the first place!”** Postal strikes and international outages are creating a poor EU shipping experience and confounding growth goals for many micro, small and medium-sized businesses. Many of these businesses do not have the storage to hold onto orders that are ready to ship, and many of their customers do not want to wait weeks for a delivery that should take only days. Thanks to our novel approach, SAMOS is able to run a completely normal, uninterrupted delivery service across the EU even during strikes. Delivery time 2-5 days. No IOSS number required. ### [\#](#content-we-clear-and-deliver-eu-parcels-like-no-other-parcel-delivery-company "Permalink")**We clear and deliver EU parcels like no other parcel delivery company** ![Approved stamp on parcel](https://d3u90epu6aq47b.cloudfront.net/uploads/approved-2.jpg) - Huge reduction in customs problems - Limited delays - Consistent time to delivery - No IOSS number required ### [\#](#content-no-customer-doorstep-charges-such-as-vat-duty-and-local-admin-charges "Permalink")No customer doorstep charges such as VAT, duty and local admin charges ![Parcel delivery to a house](https://d3u90epu6aq47b.cloudfront.net/uploads/delivery-1.png) - Customers never charged anything before delivery - Improve customer buying and delivery experience - Reduce returns - Improve reviews - Build customer sales, loyalty, and profit ### [\#](#content-no-need-to-understand-all-the-confusing-eu-rules-and-regulations "Permalink")No need to understand all the confusing EU rules and regulations ![Overwhelmed business owner](https://d3u90epu6aq47b.cloudfront.net/uploads/business-owner-blog-image-2.jpg) - Ultra-simple step by step help - One-to-one guidance and information - Exclusive customer service ### [\#](#content-we-can-ship-food-and-ingested-items-such-as-supplements-etc-b2c-to-the-eu "Permalink")We can ship food (and ingested items such as supplements etc) B2C to the EU - Bespoke e-commerce food shipping service - Simple, uncomplicated process - No additional paperwork required ### [\#](#content-all-inclusive-charges "Permalink")All-inclusive charges ![Parcel with delivery label](https://d3u90epu6aq47b.cloudfront.net/uploads/business-owner-blog-image-4.jpg) - No hidden or additional charges - Predictable pricing - Confidence & peace of mind - No retrospective fees - No subscription fee ### [\#](#content-automated-shipping-saving-you-time-get-connected "Permalink")Automated shipping saving you time. Get connected ![Business owner holding a coffee ](https://d3u90epu6aq47b.cloudfront.net/uploads/business-owner-blog-image-15.jpg)**Integrations with:** - Mintsoft - Woo Commerce - Shopify - Linnworks - Shiptheory - Despatch Cloud - ShipStation ### [\#](#content-want-to-know-more "Permalink")Want to know more? [**How the SAMOS service works**](/blog/eu-shipping/samos-connect-eu-parcel-service) [**Frequently Asked Questions about the SAMOS service**](/resources/frequently-asked-questions) [**View the SAMOS full tariff**](/pricing/samos-shipping-rates) [**SAMOS integrations**](/services/integrations) ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS - [Regain complete control of your EU shipping during the postal strikes (or international outage) with SAMOS](#content-regain-complete-control-of-your-eu-shipping-during-the-postal-strikes-or-international-outage-with-samos) - [We clear and deliver EU parcels like no other parcel delivery company](#content-we-clear-and-deliver-eu-parcels-like-no-other-parcel-delivery-company) - [No customer doorstep charges such as VAT, duty and local admin charges](#content-no-customer-doorstep-charges-such-as-vat-duty-and-local-admin-charges) - [No need to understand all the confusing EU rules and regulations](#content-no-need-to-understand-all-the-confusing-eu-rules-and-regulations) - [We can ship food (and ingested items such as supplements etc) B2C to the EU](#content-we-can-ship-food-and-ingested-items-such-as-supplements-etc-b2c-to-the-eu) - [All-inclusive charges](#content-all-inclusive-charges) - [Automated shipping saving you time. Get connected](#content-automated-shipping-saving-you-time-get-connected) - [Want to know more?](#content-want-to-know-more) 14th December 2022 Updated 11 months ago Share this article - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on LinkedIn]() - Copy Link Who is SAMOS? ------------- SAMOS is parcel logistics company based in London, specialising in creating and engineering customer-focussed e-commerce parcel delivery and returns solutions. [Find out more about SAMOS ](/about-samos) What our customers are saying ------------------------------ SAMOS customers had difficulties shipping into the EU and beyond - until they found SAMOS. [Read more about our customers ](/customer-stories) How to contact SAMOS -------------------- Need more help or do you have any questions for us? Talk to us Why not try shipping with SAMOS? -------------------------------- Request a demo to learn more about how SAMOS can help you ship directly to your customers. 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You must talk to SAMOS](/blog/eu-shipping/shipping-to-eu-you-must-talk-to-samos) European shipping can be challenging. Are you thinking about sending a parcel from Europe to the UK and wondering how you can ensure cheap and reliable deliveries with or without an IOSS? If so, then you need to talk to SAMOS. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS [![SAMOS for business. Optimised EU Parcel Delivery](https://samos-e.com/storage/214/conversions/Thumbnail-Graphic-main.jpg)](/blog/eu-shipping/samos-for-business-optimised-eu-parcel-delivery)8th December 2022[EU shipping](/blog/eu-shipping) ### [ Shipping Reinvented for the EU](/blog/eu-shipping/samos-for-business-optimised-eu-parcel-delivery) Forget slow, costly, outdated parcel shipping. Our direct injection EU delivery model isn’t just an upgrade - it’s a whole new playbook. Faster clearances, smarter processes, and a delivery experience your competitors can’t match. This isn’t standard EU shipping. It’s the future. ![Picture of Simon Perkins](https://samos-e.com/storage/129/conversions/TBA41DHHU-UB8G6TW2C-a6e01c7f48ad-512-main.jpg) Simon Perkins Commercial Director at SAMOS Footer ------ ### Services - [Parcel Delivery ](/services/parcel-delivery) - [Parcel Returns ](/services/parcel-returns) - [All Integrations ](/services/integrations) - [Parcel Tracking ](/services/parcel-tracking) - [Shipping to the EU](/services/parcel-delivery/europe) - [Shipping fragrances & cosmetics to the EU](/blog/eu-shipping/problems-shipping-cosmetics-and-fragrances-across-the-eu-your-solution) - [Learn about IOSS for EU Shipping ](/blog/ioss) ### Integrations - [Shopify](/services/integrations/shopify) - [Shipstation](/services/integrations/shipstation) - [Linnworks](/services/integrations/linnworks) - [Mintsoft](/services/integrations/mintsoft) - [WooCommerce](/services/integrations/woocommerce) - [Shiptheory](/services/integrations/shiptheory) - [Despatch Cloud](/services/integrations/despatch-cloud) - [Magento](/services/integrations/magento) - [Pimento](/services/integrations/pimento) ### Company - [About SAMOS ](/about-samos) - [Customer Stories ](/customer-stories) - [Shipping Rates ](/pricing/samos-shipping-rates) - [Return Rates ](/pricing/samos-return-rates) - [Request a Demo ](/request-a-demo) - [Sustainability ](/resources/sustainability) - [Resources ](/resources) - [Contact Us ](/contact-us) ### Terms & Conditions - [Website T&Cs ](/website-terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy & Cookies ](/privacy-and-cookie-policy) - [Shipping T&Cs ](/shipping-terms-and-conditions) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/samos.ecom/)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/samos-e-commerce/)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/samosecommerce/?hl=en)[YouTube](https://youtube.com/@samose-commerce4997?si=rqZ4UmQ6V1we6Kuk) © 2026 SAMOS e-commerce LTD